Dave Roberts Had a Simple Message for Dodgers Before Popping Champagne

Los Angeles is once again moving on deeper into the playoffs.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has had a lot of practice giving pre-party speeches. | Los Angeles Dodgers on X

The Los Angeles Dodgers made quick work of the Cincinnati Reds in their National League wild-card series as they cruised to a 8-4 victory in Game 2 thanks to big nights from Mookie Betts and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Next up for the defending World Series champions is a date with the Philadelphia Phillies in what should be must-see TV.

Major League Baseball seasons are marathons and teams rightly celebrate their accomplishments by going all out even if they have much larger goals in mind, so the Dodgers piled into their victorious locker room to party it up after sweeping the Reds. But not before manager Dave Roberts charged them with a responsibility.

"There's a lot of work to be done," he said. "My only ask is that every single guy be ready when called upon. Keep your minds right. We're going to need every single one of you guys. Stay in it. Stay focused. Keep playing for each other. Let's go!"

"Stay in it. Stay focused. Keep playing for each other. Let's go!" pic.twitter.com/J14Hugx5vA

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 2, 2025

The end of the motivational speech meant it was time to pop bottles and Los Angeles, even despite all its recent history, enjoyed it like it was the very first time.

Good night, LA. 💙 pic.twitter.com/pX8WA6lEGy

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 2, 2025

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